Drugs

When is a Drug Crime a Federal Offense?

January 31, 2018

This article considers why and when an individual arrested for drug charges ends up in a federal prison. Most people arrested on drug charges interact with local law enforcement professionals, but anyone arrested for a drug offense may face federal drug charges if the matter is both a state and federal crime. Are you or […]

Pulled over with Cocaine: Follow These Steps to Avoid Punishment

June 13, 2014

Cocaine is one the most tightly controlled and strictly penalized illegal drugs in the country. Possession of less than one gram of cocaine is a felony offense in most jurisdictions. Getting caught with cocaine can quickly lead to severe penalties. A large number of cocaine-related arrests occur during traffic stops. If someone is pulled over […]

Smoking K2 in Texas Could Mean Big Trouble

April 18, 2014

If you thought it was alright to smoke K2 in Texas, you may be in for a big surprise. Not only has the Texas Controlled Substances Act been amended to account for synthetic marijuana, the penalty for a K2 conviction is substantial.  

Busted for Drugs? Here Are the Possible Penalties in Texas

April 15, 2014

It’s never a good idea to find out which drugs are strictly controlled by the state of Texas after being arrested. It just might be too late to avoid a serious criminal conviction. A drug conviction charge can devastate the future of both you and your family.  

4 Ways Your Drug Charges May be Dropped

August 7, 2013

Drug crimes are some of the most common criminal offenses prosecuted each year. Many different types of substances are “controlled,” or are classified as illegal to possess, use, distribute or abuse. Depending on a variety of factors, such as the type of drug and the amount of drugs involved in a particular case, a wide […]